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The Effect of Vertical Educational Mismatch on Wages: Evidence from Indonesia's Waged Sector
Vertical educational mismatch affects nearly half of workers in Indonesia’s wage sector, meaning their education level does not align with job requirements. Wage outcomes vary depending on gender, field of study, and location.
Regional Digital Trade Integration Index (RDTII) 2.1 Economy Profile 2025: Thailand
Thailand’s digital trade regulatory environment shows lower complexity than regional averages, with regulatory complexity 9% below the Asia-Pacific average and 17% below the ASEAN average under the Regional Digital Trade Integration Index (RDTII) 2.1.
Efficiency at a Cost: How a Fiscal Rule on Disbursement Timelines Shifted Public Investment Toward Repairs
A 2021 fiscal reform in Thailand introduced a one-year deadline for disbursing public investment budgets, replacing flexible timelines.
Green Industrial Policy In A Fragmented World
Indonesia illustrates both the opportunities and constraints facing the Global South in pursuing green industrialization. While shifting global supply chains create openings to attract low-carbon investment, inward-looking policies in major economies and China’s dominance in clean-tech value chains limit latecomer advancement.
Economic Survey of Singapore 2025
Singapore’s economy grew by 5.0 per cent in 2025, easing slightly from 2024 but remaining resilient amid strong external demand. Growth was driven mainly by manufacturing, wholesale trade and finance & insurance, with manufacturing expanding robustly.
Tax Amnesty and Taxpayers’ Noncompliant Behaviour: Evidence from Indonesia
The impact of tax amnesty on taxpayer compliance is assessed using Indonesia as a case study, reflecting the country’s heavy reliance on tax revenue and more than two decades of tax reform experience.
Branding Strategy in Thailand
Thailand is experiencing a rapid evolution in branding practices as shifting consumer behaviour, digitalisation, and intensified competition increase the strategic importance of intellectual property, particularly trademarks and geographical indications (GIs).
Four Futures for Jobs in the New Economy: AI and Talent in 2030
Rapid advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping industries and labor markets, creating both opportunities and uncertainty about the future of work. While many executives expect AI to boost productivity and profitability, there is concern that it could also displace existing jobs if workforce skills fail to keep pace.
The Global Cooperation Barometer 2026
The 2026 Global Cooperation Barometer finds that overall global cooperation remains broadly stable, but its structure is shifting away from traditional multilateralism toward more flexible, smaller and alignment-based arrangements.
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Fat Tiger Think Tank is a dedicated research and advisory hub that drives strategic insights for businesses expanding into Southeast Asia.
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